Tech Professional Duped in Massive Task Fraud

A 25-year-old software professional from Thane was conned out of Rs 40 lakh in a task fraud. Initially paid for online rating tasks, he was later coaxed into investment schemes. Realizing the scam, he lodged a police complaint. Two people, including Avika Mishra, are under investigation.

A young software professional from Thane's Kalyan area has reportedly fallen victim to a major task fraud, losing about Rs 40 lakh, according to local authorities.

The incident, which occurred between June 6 and June 16, saw the 25-year-old conned by two individuals who offered him a part-time job rating hotels and restaurants online. Initially, the victim received payments for completing tasks but was soon persuaded to invest in fraudulent schemes promising high returns.

Realizing he had been deceived after failing to see any returns, the victim filed a complaint, leading Kolsewadi police to register a case against two suspects, including Avika Mishra, who are now under investigation.

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